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hypotonic
hy·po·ton·ic [ hpō tónnik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lacking muscle tone: with low or diminished muscle tone or tension
2. lower in osmotic pressure: with a lower osmotic pressure than another fluid

hy·po·to·nic·i·ty [ hpōtō níssətee ] noun
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